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Webster 1913 Edition


Devitation

Devˊi-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
devitatio
.]
An avoiding or escaping; also, a warning.
[Obs.]
Bailey.

Webster 1828 Edition


Devitation

DEVITATION

,
Noun.
An escaping. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


devitation

devitation

English

Noun

devitation (plural devitations)

  1. (obsolete) An avoiding or escaping.
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  2. (obsolete) A warning.